In this episode of Wisdom from the Field, I sit down with Rabbi Peretz Chein and Chanie Chein for a wide-ranging and deeply reflective conversation on Avodah Pnimis—inner work—and what it means to truly live with presence, vitality, and personal geulah on shlichus.

We explore their work through M54 Institute for Insourcing - עבודה פנימית. a learning model built around insourcing—shifting from externally driven doing to internally grounded growth. Together, we unpack why passion and idealism alone don’t sustain a lifetime of shlichus, and why many shluchim and shluchos find themselves highly functional on the outside while feeling heavy, rushed, or disconnected on the inside.

This conversation goes beyond tactics and systems. We talk about:

• Why “doing, doing, doing” can quietly become a form of avoidance
• How noticing without judgment becomes a gateway to real change
• The difference between success and geulah
• Why presence—not productivity—is often the missing ingredient
• How inner work directly impacts family life, community relationships, and long-term impact

If you’ve ever felt that things are “working” but something essential feels missing—this episode opens a powerful doorway.

 

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If you’d like to learn more about Rabbi Peretz and Chanie Chein’s upcoming programs and their work, you’ll find the links below.

 

Group for shluchim: https://form.jotform.com/251868965643272 

Group for shluchos: https://form.jotform.com/260145533197154 

M54 website: www.m54.org/ 

 

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To learn more about my work with shluchim, check out my website: www.coachingbytzviki.com